Alden-Hebron School District 19

​PLEASE JOIN US TONIGHT! Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Middle-High School Auditorium NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FACILITIES REFERENDUM INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION, "Q and A" STATIONS, and SCHOOL TOURS

A-H High School Volunteers, TOMORROW is our next volunteer day ---- Sunday, October 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sphar site west of Hebron. --->The Sphar site is located on Hebron Road between Alden and Hebron. Access to the site is through an old farmyard (the buildings have been removed) located across from an apple orchard. The site is on the south side of Hebron Road (15805 Hebron Road, Harvard IL 60033) and the site is around 0.4 miles east of Knickerbocker Road (to be avoided if at all possible due to the potholes!) and 4 miles west of Hebron. There is a metal green sign by the road with the lot number, which is 15805. Here is a link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/zqwCdLuPgwFWyy2d7 --->Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and please bring your own drinking water. We’ll have hand tools, work gloves, safety glasses, and perhaps some pre-packaged snacks. Please do not wear soft leggings as seeds will cling to them and can be difficult to remove. Jeans are much better, along with leather boots or other footwear you don't mind getting dirty. --->An RSVP is appreciated, so if you know you will be attending please give me a heads up. For those who may be attending who are under age 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign the volunteer form (located in the AH High School office/emailed to students) indicating that you are authorized to attend; you can bring it to the workday. (You do not need to sign, just your parent/guardian.) --->There is a bit of walking over somewhat bumpy terrain from the ample parking area to the work location. Trucks may be able to drive in on the dirt road that heads south from the road (road conditions may depend on how much precipitation we get before the workday). --->As always, if there is any question of weather please check in with Pete Jackson at 224-612-1803 if you have a question. We hope to see you out at one of these events! Pete Jackson Friends of Hackmatack Board

*** Come out to Senior Night tonight for Football and Cheer and support your Giants as they try to get a win against Hiawatha. We will be recognizing the Middle School Football team before the game at approximately 6:45, kickoff is 7:00 and we will be doing the Senior Night presentation at halftime of the game. We will also be doing the Giant Ball Drop at the end of the 3rd quarter and I do believe there are some balls left to purchase!! So come out and support the Giants and maybe win some money!! ***

Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: Thanks to these Alden-Hebron School District 19 High School students (+ 1) for their hard work at our last stewardship workday. Lots of brush hauling! Great job AH student volunteers!!! We are looking forward to working with AH at our next event on Sunday, Oct. 23rd 9am -noon.

*** High School Volleyball travels to IMSA for a 5:30/6:30 volleyball game today.***

D19: Red Ribbon Week starts next week. Celebrate Life. Live Drug-Free. #RedRibbonWeek Reminders: 10/26-10/27: 1:00 pm Dismissal, 1:30 - 7:30 pm Parent-Teacher Conferences 10/28: No School

AH Elementary: 🧡🖤 2nd/3rd Grade Fall Concert 2022🧡🖤

Hello A-H High School Friends of Hackmatack Volunteers, Don't forget . . . Our next volunteer day will be Sunday, October 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sphar site west of Hebron. --->The Sphar site is located on Hebron Road between Alden and Hebron. Access to the site is through an old farmyard (the buildings have been removed) located across from an apple orchard. The site is on the south side of Hebron Road (15805 Hebron Road, Harvard IL 60033) and the site is around 0.4 miles east of Knickerbocker Road (to be avoided if at all possible due to the potholes!) and 4 miles west of Hebron. There is a metal green sign by the road with the lot number, which is 15805. Here is a link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/zqwCdLuPgwFWyy2d7 --->Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and please bring your own drinking water. We’ll have hand tools, work gloves, safety glasses, and perhaps some pre-packaged snacks. Please do not wear soft leggings as seeds will cling to them and can be difficult to remove. Jeans are much better, along with leather boots or other footwear you don't mind getting dirty. --->An RSVP is appreciated, so if you know you will be attending please give me a heads up. For those who may be attending who are under age 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign the volunteer form (located in the AH High School office) indicating that you are authorized to attend; you can bring it to the workday. (You do not need to sign, just your parent/guardian.) --->There is a bit of walking over somewhat bumpy terrain from the ample parking area to the work location. Trucks may be able to drive in on the dirt road that heads south from the road (road conditions may depend on how much precipitation we get before the workday). --->As always, if there is any question of weather please check in with Pete Jackson at 224-612-1803 if you have a question. We hope to see you out at one of these events! Pete Jackson Friends of Hackmatack Board

Did You Know? The Nov 8 facilities referendum is not about enrollment growth - AH19 student enrollments remain steady. The proposed $15.9M projects address current needs and large-scale projects not affordable through the regular Operations & Maintenance Budget. It is intended to improve our facilities for today’s students and create opportunities for future generations! Learn more here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/860/Alden_Hebron_School_District_19/2477308/Special_Edition_Newsletter_Web.pdf

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9th.

Did You Know? The $15.9M referendum is not for a new school - it provides critical infrastructure, safety, accessibility and classroom improvements for our current school. The associated debt (if approved) cannot exceed $15.9M and payments on the 20-year loan will remain level. To estimate your tax impact, check out the online tax calculator that utilizes information found on your most recent McHenry County tax bill. Click here: https://ssccust1.spreadsheethosting.com/1/9f/af715a373a551d/Alden-Hebron%2019%20Tax%20Calculator%20v5/Alden-Hebron%2019%20Tax%20Calculator%20v5.htm

D19: Principal Appreciation Week is October 16-22, 2022, and Principal Appreciation Day is on Friday, October 21, 2022. We'd like to give special recognition to Mr. Slocum & Mr. Butler! We appreciate your leadership, commitment and endless contributions to our schools, students and families. #ThankAPrincipal #giants

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. Please read National School Transportation Association's safety tips for motorists. October 17 - October 21, 2022, marks National School Bus Safety Week around the country. Take a moment to review these safety tips for motorists and please share them in your own community to ensure that our children get to school safely. ⚠️ The overall best practice is to “always stop if there’s a school bus.” ⚠️ Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. ⚠️ Motorists may begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move. ⚠️ Slow Down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops.

*** Tomorrow night 10/19 is the Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Game vs Hiawatha at 5:00 p.m. We will also be recognizing our Middle School Volleyball Players prior to the start of the FS game. Please wear pink to support Breast Cancer Survivors!!! ***

*** Booster Club Meeting tonight at 7:00 at the High School, we will meet in Mrs. Cashmore's room***

PLEASE JOIN US! NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FACILITIES REFERENDUM INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION, Q&A STATIONS, and SCHOOL TOURS INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE & SCHOOL TOURS Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:00 – 7:30 PM Middle-High School Gym

*** Monday 10/17 Alden-Hebron High School Basketball Fundraiser at Crandall's 4-8 p.m. $15.00 adult, $10.00 8 and under. Tickets will be available at the door!! HS volleyball at Leland 5:30 start 370 N. Main St. Leland, IL. 60531. Middle School Boys Basketball 5th - 8th grades starts practice today 3:00-5:00 in the HS gym. Practice will be 3:00-5:00 everyday and you have until Friday the 21st to join the team. ***

D19 News: SAVE THE DATE! Please join us in honoring all of the men and women who have served our country. District 19 will be hosting the Veterans Day program on Nov. 11th. The program begins at 9 AM and it will be held in the AH Middle/High School gym.

You Are Invited! Community Open House on Oct. 25th https://youtu.be/VIzhv_qNZE0

REMINDER for AHHS Seniors: Tomorrow, Oct. 18th, is the FAFSA COMPLETION Workshop Please create your FSA ID prior to the event night: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Important Tips: -Both the student and at least one parent will need to create an FSA ID. -Only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account. -Creating an FSA ID in advance of RVC's FAFSA Completion Night will save you at least 20 minutes on the night of the event. STEPS: Step 1: Go to fsaid.ed.gov to begin the process. Step 2: Create a username and password, and enter your e-mail address. Step 3: Enter your name, date of birth, Social Security number, contact information, and challenge questions and answers. Step 4: If you have a Federal Student Aid PIN, you will be able to enter it and link it to your FSA ID. You can still create an FSA ID if you have forgotten or do not have a PIN. Step 5: Review your information, and read and accept the terms and conditions. Step 6: Confirm your e-mail address using the secure code, which will be sent to the e -mail address you entered when you created your FSA ID. Once you verify your e-mail address, you can use it instead of your username to log in to the websites listed above. You can use your FSA ID to sign a FAFSA right away. Once the Social Security Administration verifies your information in one to three days, or if you have linked your PIN to your FSA ID, you will be able to use your FSA ID to access the websites listed above. For help, visit StudentAid.gov/fsaid.